Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 925 / 961
Si su vehículo va muy cargado...
If your vehicle is heavily loaded...
- AAfectará solo al consumo de combustible.It will only affect fuel consumption.
- BAfectará al consumo de combustible y a la distancia de frenado.It will affect fuel consumption and braking distance.
- CAfectará al consumo de combustible, a la distancia de frenado y a la estabilidad del vehículo.It will affect fuel consumption, braking distance and the vehicle's stability.
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- CAfectará al consumo de combustible, a la distancia de frenado y a la estabilidad del vehículo.It will affect fuel consumption, braking distance and the vehicle's stability.
Explanation
A heavily loaded vehicle uses more fuel, needs a longer distance to brake because it has more mass, and loses stability, especially on bends and in sudden manoeuvres, because the load raises the centre of gravity and can shift.
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